WA joins 28 states in Kroger pasta recalls due to listeria contamination concerns
Kroger Recalls Pasta Salads Over Listeria Concerns in Washington and Beyond
Kroger Initiates Product Recall in Multiple States
In a proactive measure, Kroger has launched a voluntary recall of specific deli products across more than 28 states, including Washington. The items, which have already been removed from shelves, pose a potential listeria monocytogenes risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Impacted Deli Products: Basil Pesto Bowtie and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salads
The recall involves two deli salads: basil pesto bowtie salad and smoked mozzarella penne salad. These were available from September 6 to October 2 in states such as Alaska, California, Nevada, and Washington, among others. To ensure consumer safety, these products have been pulled from all affected stores.
Kroger’s Extensive Retail Network
Kroger operates a wide range of grocery chains, which include well-known names such as:
- Baker’s
- City Market
- Dillons
- Fred Meyer
- Fry’s
- Gerbes
- King Soopers
- Payless
- Ralphs
- Smith’s
These chains spread across the country, amplifying the importance of the recall.
Why This Recall Matters
The alert follows reports from suppliers regarding the possibility of listeria contamination in the specified deli pasta salads. Available at both service counters and in “grab-n-go” sections, these items reached 1,860 stores across the 28 states.
Consumer Guidance: Safety First
Customers who may have purchased these salads are advised not to consume them. Instead, they should return the products to the store for a full refund or replacement.
Understanding Listeria’s Impact
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe infections, particularly among vulnerable populations like young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Thankfully, the FDA reported no illnesses or injuries linked to the recalled products.
| State | Affected Stores |
|---|---|
| Washington | All Kroger-owned chains |
| California | Kroger chains like Ralphs and others |
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